Commercial Vehicles

Please read the following guidelines that control the parking of commercial vehicles on both residential and commercial properties in Temple Terrace. These rules are necessary to keep our City safe and clean for all residents. If you have any questions, contact the Code Compliance Department at the number and email address at the bottom of this page.

All “commercial vehicles,” including self-propelled vehicles with or without trailers, having a weight class of one (1) ton or more individually, or combined, and all commercial trailers, are prohibited from parking in any residential zoning district (street or lot) except while standing on a temporary basis for the purpose of loading or unloading, or providing other services, common to residential areas, or as may be permitted for non-residential uses under Section 25.760 of this Chapter.

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) below, all “commercial vehicles,” including self-propelled vehicles with or without trailers, having a weight class of one (1) ton or more individually, or combined, and all commercial trailers, are prohibited from parking in any residential zoning district (street or lot).

(b) The parking of a commercial vehicle in a residential zoning district (street or lot), is permitted, provided that:

(1) Said commercial vehicle is standing on a temporary basis for the purpose of loading or unloading; or

(2) Said commercial vehicle is providing other services common to residential areas; or

(3) Said commercial vehicle, or combination of vehicle and trailer, does not exceed a weight class of one (1) ton; or

(4) Said commercial vehicle is parked within a fully enclosed structure AND such parking is APPROVED by the City Council, after notification is given to adjacent residents and a public hearing is held.